2 Chronicles 9:13 Meaning and Explanation
“Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred and threescore and six talents of gold;”
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Read Full Chapter →The annual income of gold that came to Solomon weighed six hundred sixty-six talents.
What Does 2 Chronicles 9:13 Mean?
The chronicler turns to the scale of Solomon's wealth. In a single year the gold coming to him reached six hundred and sixty-six talents, an immense sum that sets the stage for the splendor described in the verses that follow.
Such abundance was a sign of the peace and favor of Solomon's reign. Yet Scripture records these riches plainly, neither despising nor idolizing them. Wealth is a stewardship; its worth is measured by whether it serves God's purposes. The verses ahead will show how this gold was spent.
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What does 2 Chronicles 9:13 mean?
The annual income of gold that came to Solomon weighed six hundred sixty-six talents.